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Dharavi, Mumbai

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Experience the authentic and remarkable culture of Mumbai through the slums of Dharavi. Existing as one of the largest slums in the world, this area features an ethnically diverse culture and approximately 1 million inhabitants living in a seemingly endless labyrinth of narrow lanes. Although home to a poor population of city dwellers, this district boasts a lively economy and produces an abundance of various products, such as leather, pottery, embroidery, and cosmetics. Take an organized tour, which includes rooftop views and home cooked meals with a local family. Put Dharavi and other Mumbai attractions into our Mumbai online holiday maker , and watch your holiday take shape.
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Dharavi Slum Small-Group Tour in Mumbai BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $12
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  • By resorthomebase
    Our guide was from a company that arose because of the Slumdog Millionaire movie, and they require that their guides live in the Dharavi slum and are students. This tour was fascinating. There are ove...  more »
  • By John W
    What a day with Be The Local and our Uni student guide from Dharavi slum. We visited one of India's largest slums, the area made famous by Slum Dog Millionaire. The area is home to 1 million people at...  more »
  • By vp1912
    Dharavi is an old Industrial Area. At present many outsourcing works for Small factories of Dadar Malad is carried at Dharavi  more »
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